Fish Type Recommendation Please

[eaglesaquarium]

Well I had heard that Tiger Barbs were semi aggressive but since they look so cool I decided to give them a shot. I would not classify mine as aggressive at all. They are just very active, fast as lightning swimmers and they seem to keep to themselves as long as they are in a sufficient group. When I only had 3 then 6 then 8, each group acted differently and progressively nicer as their "gang" grew! I'm sure they could easily make the Danios life miserable but they ignore them and prefer to play with their own kind. I love em! I'm sure some people may have had a different experience with them. Anything is possible.

That is the key with tigers from what I've heard. But, I've also heard others say that they can turn and destroy all the other fish in the tank. They are just a tricky fish. For me, the risk is too great. As great as they look, and as active as they are, they just aren't worth the risk for me.

Thanks for all the replies everyone, i have a rather bizarre update.

We went along to the LFS today and saw some very nice Bolivian Rams and bought what we hope is a male and female (as well as a cave and some cichlid food).

Howeevr, when I got home and started moving decoration in the tank (both to make room for the cave, but also to break up any territorial issues) I moved some driftwood and was surprised to find that one of my two Butterfly Pleco's would not let go of it. When I turned it over I found out why, there was a large pile of eggs!

I have tried to put the driftwood back exactly where it came from, and the new cave has now been placed on the other side of my tank, well away from the driftwood. I guess I am lucky enough to have a breeding pair of Pleco's and now need to research what to do it the little ones actually hatch. I do have a livebearer's net I could use, not sure they would survive long in the main tank.

Anyway, the Rams look to be settling in well and have had bloodworms as their first feeding in their new home, to help them feel a bit better about the move.

Thanks

DukeT

First, congrats on the eggs. Good luck with raising them.



Second, great choice with the Rams! I plan to add a few once everything else in my tank settles in.